Is a mom on the brink of 50 years of age allowed to have a children's title as her favorite book for 2004? I sure hope so because I am totally excited about this book and we don't even have a child in the targeted age range!

Why am I so thrilled about this devotional book? Because, most devotional books for young children allow distortion to creep in for the sake of simplicity. Not so here. This is solid Biblical teaching at its finest. If you are looking for a way to present your young children the essentials of theology in an easy to digest format, look no further.

Each of the 36 chapters begins with simplified questions from the Westminster catechism, followed by a realistic story children can easily relate to. Each story links to the next as a godly family endeavors to teach their children Biblical truths.

Any blemishes to be aware of? Only a couple. The chapter on infant baptism reflects Presbyterian doctrine, though it mentions both types of baptism. I think this would generate a wonderful discussion, but I know that for some of you, infant baptism is heresy, so I thought it would be best to mention it. Too, though the illustrations of the children are charming, they are dressed contemporarily, meaning there are some children wearing swimsuits or shorts. While modest dress is certainly our desire, I sincerely hope that something so minor will not stop any of you from considering this jewel of a book.

Recommended for ages 5 - 8, but I think many 3-year-olds could grasp the truths. 160 pages, hardback.

How we live is based upon what we believe. Susan Hunt wants to help parents systematically teach their kids the basic truths of faith so that they live for the Lord. Each lesson begins with simple questions and answers about a biblical principle and is followed by a story of two youngsters, Caleb and Cassie, that portrays how that truth can be applied.

Your children are a blessing from God, a gift that brings an abundance of joy and the privilege of teaching them God's ways. When they're young their potential to learn is amazing. And because actions and beliefs go hand in hand, the lessons they learn from you now will shape their lives forever.

This wonderful book, with its easy-to-use story format, can help you teach the basic truths of the Christian faith to your children. They'll learn right along with Caleb and Cassie that God's ways are the best, and that even as kids they can live for His glory every day.

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Uses King James, New King James, and New International Version Bible references.